The University of Nevada, Reno (University of Nevada or Nevada), the flagship land-grant institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education, seeks several dynamic Directors of Development to join the University Advancement Division and lead major gift fundraising for three of their academic units (College of Liberal Arts, Orvis School of Nursing a dynamic Deirecond School of Public Health). This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned advancement professional to play a pivotal role in building private philanthropic partnerships that fuel academic excellence, enhance student experiences and shape the future of education at Nevada’s flagship university. The Director of Development is charged with identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors ($25,000+), while aligning fundraising strategies with the College’s mission and priorities. Reporting to one of the Executive Directors of Development (EDOD) and working closely with the unit’s leadership, the Director of Development will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors The Director will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, grow philanthropic engagement, and serve as a strategic partner to faculty and administrative leadership. Since its inception in 1874, the University of Nevada has grown at a dynamic and record-setting rate across student enrollment, National Merit scholars, student diversity, and faculty achievements. Today, the University has cemented its status as a research powerhouse, earning multiple Carnegie Classifications, including an R1 research designation and the prestigious Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The University’s most recent comprehensive campaign, Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada, concluded in March 2022 and raised more than $502.8 million, positioning the University to address the world’s grand challenges from climate conservation to agriculture sustainability to medicine and bioscience innovation. The ideal candidate is tenacious, proactive and driven by outcomes, with a strong sense of initiative and urgency. They take ownership, embrace challenges and focus on solutions rather than obstacles. Comfortable managing a portfolio and working independently, they are motivated by goals, metrics and meaningful engagement with donors. The Directors must be based on campus and will travel at least once a quarter, potentially more as strategic priorities dictate. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience or Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience in successful professional experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components. Schedule or Travel Requirements Frequent local travel Variable work schedule to include nights and weekends Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.5% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

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Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program. Applications will only be accepted through the Bryant Group. Please use the process below to apply and not the apply button on this advertisement. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed to email Bryant Group at: Priority will be given to application materials received by July 25, 2025. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed to email Bryant Group at: This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). About Us The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website. University of Nevada, Reno